We are honored to be responsible guests on the traditional and contemporary territories of the Coast Salish people, who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. The Seattle Aquarium is committed to developing a strong foundation for long-lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships with Tribal Nations, urban Native peoples and, as our mission grows, the Indigenous peoples of the Indo-Pacific and their local diaspora. We strive for reciprocal, respectful relationships rooted in the sovereignty of our Indigenous hosts. We too give thanks to the ocean and all our ocean relatives we have the honor to care and advocate for, be in relationship with, and be educators with for the future wellbeing of our shared Earth.
Support the Aquarium
Give a gift to the ocean: Donate before December 31
Aquarium highlights
Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion—Now open!
Step out of the Pacific Northwest and into a warm, bright and vibrant underwater world teeming with life. Discover the wonders of a reef ecosystem in the Coral Triangle—a region in the Indo-Pacific so rich in biodiversity that’s it’s been called “the Amazon of the ocean”!
Rockin' Rockfish Noon Year's Eve
Join us at the Aquarium on December 31 for our annual Noon Year's Eve celebration! Ring in 2025 with new animals, music and dances—but the same all-ages, family fun.
The Big Dark
It arrives late in the fall: a period of delayed sunrises, hastening sunsets and endless rain. Check out our collection of stories, quizzes, videos and more to help you get through The Big Dark.
Adopt a bio ball!
With a $10 digital adoption, you can provide a home for thousands of beneficial bacteria that help keep the animals in our care happy and healthy. It’s a ballin’ way to support the Seattle Aquarium and our animal care work!
Animal wellbeing
Caring for animals at the Aquarium is core to our marine conservation mission. Learn more about how we provide expert care for every animal.
Our Mission
The region’s premier resource for hands-on marine experiences and conservation education, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound and our world’s one big ocean. Join us in our mission: Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment.
Recovering endangered sharks and rays
We helped launch a first-of-its-kind global coalition—ReShark—to restore endangered shark and ray populations. ReShark includes 70+ nonprofit, academic and government partners. The coalition’s first project is to recover Indo-Pacific leopard sharks (Stegostoma tigrinum) in Indonesia.
Ocean policy and advocacy
The Seattle Aquarium works to advance science-based policies to conserve and protect our marine environment. Our advocacy work at the local, state and federal levels contributes to securing climate resilience, sustainable seas and clean waters.
Recovering xʷč’iłqs (pinto abalone)
In 2020, the Seattle Aquarium joined Puget Sound Restoration Fund, WA Department of Fish and Wildlife and others to recover xʷč’iłqs, which is Lushootseed for pinto abalone (Haliotis kamtschatkana).
The Salish Sea
At the Aquarium
10am, 11:45am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 3pm
10am, 11:45am, 4pm
10:30am, 2:15pm, 5:15pm
10:45 AM
11:15am, 3:15pm, 4:30pm
11:30 AM
12:45pm, 1:15pm, 2:45pm
2:15 PM
3:45 PM
4:45 PM
Upcoming Events
Rockin’ Rockfish Noon Year’s Eve
Join us for our annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration! We’re excited to ring in 2025 with new animals, music and dances—but the same all-ages, family fun.
Toddler Time
Join us at the Aquarium for a variety of learner-centered, hands-on activities for young children! Included with Aquarium admission.
Toddler Time
Join us at the Aquarium for a variety of learner-centered, hands-on activities for young children! Included with Aquarium admission.
Toddler Time
Join us at the Aquarium for a variety of learner-centered, hands-on activities for young children! Included with Aquarium admission.
Toddler Time
Join us at the Aquarium for a variety of learner-centered, hands-on activities for young children! Included with Aquarium admission.
Explore the Aquarium
Discover amazing animal species, learn about educational opportunities at the Aquarium, and more!
Aquarium Stories
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Become a Member
By purchasing a membership to the Seattle Aquarium, you can enjoy access to the Aquarium for an entire year!